Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers a comprehensive major program approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists; a biochemistry option for students who want to combine chemistry with a molecular-level study of biological systems; a departmental major for students who want to combine detailed study of chemistry with in-depth study of other subjects; a teaching major in chemistry; and a teaching major in physical science for the preparation of secondary school teachers (see Science under Interdepartmental Programs in the College of Sciences and Humanities). Chemistry minor programs for prospective health scientists and others are available. Courses offered meet the needs of students in medical technology, nursing, dietetics, natural resources, physics, and predental, pre-engineering, prepharmacy, premedical, and other programs requiring a background in chemistry. A two-year curriculum leading to an associate degree in chemical technology is available for students who want to complete a less intense program of study in preparation for industrial employment as technicians. Student research is encouraged along with additional courses in computer science and mathematics.

This program prepares students for graduate study or careers in chemistry. Upon completion of the program, students are certified to the American Chemical Society (ACS) as having fulfilled the course of study described in “Objectives and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs in Chemistry,” issued by the ACS Committee on Professional Training.

Additional credits from BIO 112 and 400- level chemistry courses such as Independent Study and Research are recommended.

MINOR IN CHEMISTRY, 22 hours

High school mathematics equivalent to MATHS 108 is required.

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TEACHER EDUCATION

Teaching programs require additional courses in educational methods. The professional education courses are included in this listing. See the Department of Educational Studies and Teachers College for descriptions of these courses and other professional requirements of the teacher education program.

100 People and Chemistry. (3)Introductory treatment of fundamental concepts of chemistry, such as organization and language of chemistry, atomic structure, nature and classification of matter, radioactivity, and the relevancy of these topics to everyday living. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 101, 111.

101 General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences. (5)Introduction to and general principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Designed for students in the health sciences and related areas. Four hours of lecture and one two-hour recitation-laboratory weekly. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 111.

102 General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Experienced Health Professionals. (4)Introduction to and general principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Designed for students who have significant paid clinical experience. Four hours of lecture and two hours of virtual exercises weekly. Prerequisite: significant paid clinical experience. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 101. Open only to off-campus students or those with significant paid clinical experience as an LPN, or equivalent certification as determined by the nursing department.

108 Introduction to Chemistry. (3)Introduction to the principles of general chemistry with a focus on elements, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, status of matter, and solutions. Designed for those with a limited background in chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one two-hour recitation-laboratory weekly. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 101 or 111.

111 General Chemistry 1. (4)Chemistry of the elements and their compounds with emphasis on basic principles. Atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, and nature of matter. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour recitation-laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: one year of secondary school algebra or the equivalent.

112 General Chemistry 2. (4) Continuation and extension of CHEM 111, including chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemistry of metals and nonmetals, and radioactivity. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour recitation-laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 111; MATHS 108.

200 Society and Chemistry. (3) A study of how the demands of society drive the development of chemistry, as well as how the discovery and application of chemical technologies drive the development of society. Prerequisite: UCC-21 Tier 1 Natural Science Domain course.

225 Chemical Analysis. (3)Lecture and intensive laboratory treatment of the theory and practice of representative quantitative chemical measurements, including gravimetry, visual and potentiometric titrations, ion exchange, coulometric and conductometric titrations, and visible spectrophotometry. One and one-half hours of lecture and four and one-half hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

231 Organic Chemistry 1. (4)Nomenclature, structure, bonding, and functional group chemistry of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 234.

232 Organic Chemistry 2. (4)Continuation and extension of CHEM 231, including the chemistry of natural products and biomolecules. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 231. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 235.

340 Selected Principles of Physical Chemistry. (3)Introduction to the properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions and to the basic concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics. Especially for premedical, biology, and general science majors, chemistry teaching majors, and chemistry minors. Three hours of lecture and one one-hour recitation/laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 225; MATHS 161. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 344.

344 Physical Chemistry 1. (4)Thermodynamic and structural description of chemical processes and properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 232 or 235; MATHS 166; one year of college physics.

360 Essentials of Biochemistry. (4)Organic chemistry of carboxylic acids, amines, and their derivatives; biochemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; metabolism and the regulation of metabolic processes. For students in life sciences, dietetics, and medical technology. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory session weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 231 or its equivalent. Not open to departmental majors in chemistry.

369 Professional Experience. (1-5)Paid work and learning experience as a practicing chemist. Practical problem-solving experience will be gained through such programs as internships, practicums, cooperative education programs, and the Department of Chemistry summer research program. Prerequisite: application, recommendation of the program selection committee, and permission of the department chairperson. A total of 5 hours of credit may be earned. One hour may be counted toward the Associate in Science in Chemical Technology degree. No more than 3 hours may be counted as electives toward the departmental major.

375 Specialized Topics in Chemistry. (1-4)Discussion or experimentation, or both, in specialized topics in and related to chemistry. Information concerning specific topics that are offered during a given semester is available from the departmental office. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory schedules appropriate to the topic offered. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 1 hour may be counted toward departmental major or minor requirements.

400 Chemical Communications. (1)Use of scientific literature; sources and classification systems; current and retrospective searches in the specialized branches of chemistry. Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry or permission of the department chairperson.

420 Chemical Instrumentation 1. (3)Theoretical principles and applications of selected spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods with illustrative experiments. Two hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 225, 340 or 344 or permission of the department chairperson.

430 Organic Laboratory Techniques. (2)Laboratory course that includes multistep syntheses of organic compounds, their isolation, purification, and characterization using modern spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 232 or its equivalent.

450 Inorganic Chemistry. (4)Chemistry of the elements, including the relationships of chemical properties and atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, acid-base theories, chemical periodicity, and modern theories of coordination compounds. Four hours of lecture weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 232 or 235 or 360; MATHS 161 or 165.

454 Theory and Practice of Inorganic and Organometallic Synthesis. (2)Practice and principles of both the synthesis and the characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 450. Prerequisite or parallel: CHEM 344.

470 Independent Study and Research. (1-5)Scientific investigation on an individual basis under the supervision of a faculty member. Extensive reading, experimental work, and development of research techniques and skills. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 5 hours of credit may be earned. No more than 3 hours may be counted as electives toward any departmental major.

475 Exploration of Selected Topics in Chemistry. (1-3)Discussion or written reports or both in advanced special topics in or related to chemistry. Examples are topics in neurochemistry, physical organic, chemical synthesis, kinetics, spectroscopy, etc. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.